Modem Manufacturers Speeding Past 56K-bps, Reports
Computer Retail Week
Report Cites Hayes, US Robotics and Ramp Networks Among Companies
Quietly Developing Modems That Surpass 100K-bps Over Standard Phone
Lines
MANHASSET, N.Y., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- US Robotics (NYSE:USRX), Hayes
Microcomputer Products and Ramp Networks are quietly preparing products that reach speeds of
more than 100K-bps, according to an exclusive Computer Retail Week report, available online at
crw.com. Associate Editor Todd Wasserman writes that the US Robotics and Hayes
devices, created by fusing two analog phone lines, require no special set-up by phone companies to
run. In addition, Ramp Networks is planning a May 19 release of its WebRamp M3, a device that
fuses three lines to reach a top speed of 168K-bps. Computer Retail Week's report also highlights
plans of other modem makers, including Rockwell Semiconductor (NYSE:ROK). A spokesperson
for that company said several K56flex vendors planned similar releases, and that this is ``..not new.''
The story quotes prices for the devices ranging between $500 and $600. |
